Week Six and some surprises given previous form. The Canes got done by the Cheetahs their first win on the road, the Reds and Bulls both failed at least they were away from home. The weekend started with the Highlanders giving a better account of themselves and winning 43-12 against the Rebels. Then we had the amazing Wellington show as the Hurricanes managed to hand the … [Read more...]
2012 Super 15: Week Five Report
Week five and it gets no better for us, our team the Blues fall short again and it is looking much like the last few years promise so much and deliver nothing. So much talent and nothing to show. So first tip and the Hurricanes spoil the party right at the death again, this seems to be the scenario for this season. Game two and the Rebels did for us another one point victory … [Read more...]
Super 15 Week Four Report & Fixtures Week Five
Week four and we still have surprises a plenty in the results, making it very tricky for your pundits to give a good insight into who will do what. The weekend opened with the Chiefs hosting the Brumbies and as we expected the home side prevailed, though they were pushed all the way to the final whistle, score 29-22. Next up the Stormers hosted the Blues. We called this as … [Read more...]
Super 15 Week Three Report & Fixtures Week Four
What a weekend of exciting rugby from the Six Nations, LV-Cup, French Top 14 and of course the Super 15. The weekend started with the Chiefs mixing their game and inflicting another loss on the Crusaders 19-24 Chiefs, who also have the bonus of Aaron Cruden re-signing. Next up was the Force, and another surprise for us as the Hurricanes turned them over, Force 19-46 … [Read more...]
Super 15 Week Two Report & Fixtures Week Three
Week Two of the Super 15 season gave us a lot more than week one. Perhaps it was ring rust in the first one. The weather had an affect on our first game of the weekend but still was no excuse for the Blues failing away at the Chiefs going down Chiefs 29-14 Blues. Next up was the Rebels and we do not know why we tipped them to win against the Waratahs perhaps just being nice to … [Read more...]